The South Granville defensive secondary lived up to its expectations in the Friday, Aug. 14, football scrimmage with Ravenscroft.
Elijah Litz, left, tries to escape Benny Ruhlin’s sack attempt. Amanda Dixon | The Ledger News
After a brief weather delay, the team hit the field for the final tune-up before the first regular season game.
Nathan Jones, right, makes the catch and runs away from Matthew Palmer from Ravenscroft. Amanda Dixon | The Ledger News
The Vikings defense held Ravenscroft to 149 total offense in the play controlled scrimmage.
The South Granville offensive line prepares to do battle with the Ravenscroft defense. Amanda Dixon | The Ledger News
The defensive secondary swatted away multiple passes and managed to haul down three interceptions. Bradley Graham and Tyrell Thornton made interceptions for the Vikings. Ellis Robinson had a pick-six or interception returned for a touchdown for the Vikings.
Coach Sterling Johnson asks the defensive players what they saw on the series of downs. Amanda Dixon | The Ledger News
Elijah Aultman chased the Ravens’ quarterback around in the backfield and finally brought him down for a sack.
Azariah Bolden, left, turns the corner for the Vikings and runs away from the Ravenscroft defenders. Amanda Dixon | The Ledger News
The offense, led by Elijah Litz at quarterback, put together a solid offensive performance with nine first downs and 181 total offense on 26 plays.
The explosive offense came on four touchdown passes and two touchdowns on the ground.
A host of Vikings wrap up Cole Venters from Ravenscroft. Amanda Dixon | The Ledger News
Litz threw 12 passes and completed seven for 114 yards and four touchdowns. Litz spread the passes amongst five receivers.
Luke Wimsatt gains five yards on the run for the Vikings. Amanda Dixon | The Ledger News
Thai Davis caught a 15-yard touchdown, Tyrell Thornton made a one-yard reception for a touchdown and Landyn Roberts made one catch for a two-yard gain.
Landyn Roberts, right, looks for a block as he heads down the sideline for South Granville. Amanda Dixon | The Ledger News
Roberts carried the ball six times and gained 25-yards for the Vikings. Litz ran the ball twice for 25-yards and one touchdown. Azariah Bolden had three carries for 14 yards, Luke Wimsatt rushed once for five-yards and James Whitted lost two-yards on two carries.
South Granville’s defense wraps up the runner. The Vikings held Ravenscroft to 149 yards of total offense in the scrimmage. Amanda Dixon | The Ledger News
Two fumbles and 50 yards of penalties, mostly for unsportsmanlike conduct, did hurt the Vikings…